I am licensed in Maryland and Florida with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, motivation loss, lack of self-esteem issues and loss of confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I use a Solution Focused approach mixed with Cognitive Behavior and Family Systems therapy strategies to help my clients move forward and gain awareness and insight to their current situation. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process!
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, First responder issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
MD LCSW-C 07143
FL LCSW SW17057
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Karen has been extremely supportive and helps me see things in a different perspective. I have become more positive and assertive than I used to be. I have learned to put boundaries that respects and protects my mental health.
Written on Nov 13, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I trust my therapist Karen advice she provides. She responded quickly to my messages and provides me with great skills to pratice and worksheets to help me in my daily life.
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
Karen is an excellent therapist.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very professional
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Attentive to the details and great listener
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I love working with Karen
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes